Posted in response to the challenge PAST CONTESTS – Teenager: In Writing.
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Dumplings for a Cure
“Lizzyyyy….,” said Marie, twisting her chair around. “I thought I told you to get new shoes,” Marie says. Lizzy looks down at her shoes, caked with dirt and grime, broken from the hours she spent working on her family’s farm.
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Stolen Constellations
On that night, I stole the stars of the galaxy. Billions of them, each one unique, and put them into her eyes.
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Note: I wrote this piece in a letter format addressed to myself to show how ruthless the standards placed on teenage girls are. I feel that we as a society need to change what we value for the sake of the new generation. This piece is based on real-life events. All names have been changed.
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